Methodological Concepts

Aims

• The aim tells you the purpose of the investigation. It is often expressed in terms of hwat the study intends to show. Can be written as a question.

Example: Dr. Blot wants to know which is most effective way to study. Dr. Blot’s aim- to investigate whether mind maps or review apps are more effective at helping students learn.

Hypotheses

• Predict the findings of a study

  • Experimental includes IV and DV fully operationalized

  • Correlational will have both measured variables operationalized

  • 2 main types of hypotheses called experimantal or alternative hypothesis

    • Directional (one-tailed)

    • Non directional (two-tailed)